Open-ended Questions
Household Bigram Plots
Open-ended module questions
OPEN.001: What are the biggest challenges and concerns for you and your family right now?
OPEN.002: What is helping you and your family the most right now?
OPEN.003: What is on your mind the most when you think about your community re-opening?
OPEN.004: What concerns do you have about your place of employment and/or your child's child care setting re-opening?
OPEN.005: Is there anything else you would like to tell us about you and your family's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic?
OPEN.007: What are the resources that you wish you had (or need) in order to support your (older) child's education?
OPEN.008: What are the resources that you wish you had (or need) in order to support your (younger) child's education?
OPEN.009: What would you like your elected officials or other policymakers to know about how your family is doing or what you need during this time?
OPEN.010: What would you like your employer to know about what families need during this next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery period?
OPEN.011: Is there anything else you would like to share
OPEN.012: Are you concerned that events occurring in the US and in the world right now (e.g., extreme weather events, political tension, conflict, etc.) are affecting your child(ren)? If so, how?
OPEN.013: Has your child(ren) said anything to you about the events that are ocurring in the US and in the world right now? If so, what are they saying?
OPEN.014: As a parent, what are the highest priorities for you right now?
OPEN.015: Are there supports or services that you currently rely on that help you be the kind of parent you most want to be? If so, please describe.
OPEN.016: Are there additional supports or services that would help you to be the kind of parent you most want to be? If so, please describe.
OPEN.017: As a parent, what are the long-term goals that you have for your child(ren) in areas such as school, friends, money, future career, or any other area?
OPEN.018: Are there supports or services that you currently rely upon that are helpful in achieving your long-term goals for your child(ren)?
OPEN.019: What sorts of additional supports or services would be most helpful to assist you in achieving your long-term goals for your children?
OPEN.020: What are ways you know whether your child age 3 or under is doing really well or thriving?
OPEN.021: As a parent, what are the highest priorities for your family right now?
OPEN.022: Are there supports or services that you currently find most helpful for your family? If so, please describe.
OPEN.023: Are there additional supports or services not currently available that would be helpful to your family? If so, please describe.
COVID module
COVID.007: Please tell us how the death or hospitalization of someone you know due to COVID-19 affected you personally
COVID.008: Please tell us how the death or hospitalization of someone you know due to COVID-19 affected your child.
Child tax credit module
CTAX.008: How would receiving the $250 or $300 monthly payment for each child in your family for the next six months affect you and your family?
CTAX.016: To what extent has the Child Tax Credit affected your financial situation and how?
CTAX.022: How would it impact your family's financial situation if Congress decides not to continue the monthly Child Tax Credit payments?
CTAX.026: Has your household been affected by not receiving the monthly Child Tax Credit payments in January, February, and March of 2022? If so, how?
Climate module
CLIM.002. How did these extreme weather events affect your family?
CLIM.004. How does the environment around your home (i.e., air quality, proximity to parks, etc.) affect your family?
CLIM.012. Ideally, what do you see your role and responsibility being in regard to supporting your child(ren) through climate change?
CLIM.017. How does the environment around your home (i.e. air quality, water quality, proximity to parks, etc.) affect your family?
CLIM.019. Please describe how you involve your child(ren) in activities that support environmental sustainability.
CLIM.020. In what ways do you spend time in nature with your child(ren)?
Debt module
DEBT.005. When you don't have enough money to pay all your bills, how do you decide which bills to pay?
DEBT.006: What would you like your policymakers to know about your debt, including the debt you've accrued during the pandemic?
Multigenerational family module
Fam.003: Please describe the caretaking you do for members of your household other than your children.
Family conflict module
FamCon.016: What's the most important thing you have done for your children?
FamCon.017: Currently, is there anything that is helping you reduce conflict with your spouse/partner?
FamCon.018: Currently, is there anything that is helping you reduce conflict with your child/children?
Financial Strain module
FSTR.008. How has the increased costs of everyday items affected the decisions you make for your household?
Grandparents module
GRAND.016: In what other ways has your child's relationship with their grandparent(s) changed since COVID-19?hgiujhytrew
Health module
HEALTH.024: Do you have any concerns about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
HEALTH.030: How do you feel about the COVID-19 vaccine in terms of its safety and effectiveness, and what are your plans in terms of whether or not to get it?
HEALTH.038: How do you feel about the COVID-19 vaccine in terms of its safety and effectiveness for children under the age of 5?
Job module
JOB.030: Has the pandemic affected how stable your financial situation is an, if so, please tell us in what ways it has changed?
JOB.040: Why did your return to working remotely?
JVQ module
JVQ.004: What strategies do you think we should use as a country to address gun violence?
JVQ.005: In what ways, if any, has gun violence impacted decisions you make about activities for your child(ren) and your family?
Material hardship module
MH.013: Is there anything else you would like to share about your concern about eviction or foreclosure?
MH.014: What would you like policymakers to know about evictions and foreclosures?
Policy & childcare module
POLICY.030: When thinking about the people/center that provides your childcare right now, what role, significant contribution or niche do they serve for you and your family?
POLICY.033: How do you think the programs and funds from the American Families Plan will impact families with young children?
POLICY.036: Why has your child care been disrupted?
Pregnancy module
PREG.028: Thinking back to the first six months of your baby's life, what was the biggest challenge you faced? We are interested in as much detail as you care to share.
PREG.029: How do you think the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your experience of pregnancy and having a newborn?
PREG.038: If yes (personally experienced racism, racial discrimination, or racial prejudice), what happened during your pregnancy? We are interested in as much detail as you care to share.
PREG.040: If yes (personally experienced racism, racial discrimination, or racial prejudice), what happened during your labor and delivery? We are interested in as much detail as you care to share.
PREG.044: How did not having access to the resources and supports you needed during your pregnancy and post-partum affect you?
Stimulus check module
STIM.001.d: (If receive the first federal stimulus check) In what ways was the first federal stimulus check in 2020 helpful?
STIM.002.d: (If receive the second federal stimulus check) In what ways was the second federal stimulus check in winter 2020-2021, helpful?
STIM.003.d: (If receive the unemployment bonus) In what ways was the 600 unemployment bonus/benefit from related to COVID-19 helpful?
STIM.004.d: (If receive the third federal stimulus check) In what ways was the third federal stimulus check from March 2021 helpful?
STIM.005.d: (If receive the unemployment bonus) In what ways was the $300 unemployment bonus/benefit from related to COVID-19 helpful?
TRUST module
TRUST.005: Please say more about what makes these places in your community your favorite and least favorite.
Workforce module
WKFORCE.011: Please describe any concerns or other thoughts you have about working and parenting during the pandemic.
Special Needs module
NEEDS.007: What additional services and/or supports would meet your child(ren)'s needs?
WIC module
WIC.009: Please provide details on how, if at all, your purchasing habits changed due to the increased fruit and vegetable benefit.
Household Response Tables
Open-ended module questions
OPEN.001: What are the biggest challenges and concerns for you and your family right now?
OPEN.002: What is helping you and your family the most right now?
OPEN.003: What is on your mind the most when you think about your community re-opening?
OPEN.004: What concerns do you have about your place of employment and/or your child's child care setting re-opening?
OPEN.005: Is there anything else you would like to tell us about you and your family's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic?
OPEN.007: What are the resources that you wish you had (or need) in order to support your (older) child's education?
OPEN.008: What are the resources that you wish you had (or need) in order to support your (younger) child's education?
OPEN.009: What would you like your elected officials or other policymakers to know about how your family is doing or what you need during this time?
OPEN.010: What would you like your employer to know about what families need during this next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery period?
OPEN.011: Is there anything else you would like to share
OPEN.012: Are you concerned that events occurring in the US and in the world right now (e.g., extreme weather events, political tension, conflict, etc.) are affecting your child(ren)? If so, how?
OPEN.013: Has your child(ren) said anything to you about the events that are ocurring in the US and in the world right now? If so, what are they saying?
OPEN.014: As a parent, what are the highest priorities for you right now?
OPEN.015: Are there supports or services that you currently rely on that help you be the kind of parent you most want to be? If so, please describe.
OPEN.016: Are there additional supports or services that would help you to be the kind of parent you most want to be? If so, please describe.
OPEN.017: As a parent, what are the long-term goals that you have for your child(ren) in areas such as school, friends, money, future career, or any other area?
OPEN.018: Are there supports or services that you currently rely upon that are helpful in achieving your long-term goals for your child(ren)?
OPEN.019: What sorts of additional supports or services would be most helpful to assist you in achieving your long-term goals for your children?
OPEN.020: What are ways you know whether your child age 3 or under is doing really well or thriving?
OPEN.021: As a parent, what are the highest priorities for your family right now?
OPEN.022: Are there supports or services that you currently find most helpful for your family? If so, please describe.
OPEN.023: Are there additional supports or services not currently available that would be helpful to your family? If so, please describe.
COVID module
COVID.007: Please tell us how the death or hospitalization of someone you know due to COVID-19 affected you personally
COVID.008: Please tell us how the death or hospitalization of someone you know due to COVID-19 affected your child.
Child tax credit module
CTAX.008: How would receiving the $250 or $300 monthly payment for each child in your family for the next six months affect you and your family?
CTAX.016: To what extent has the Child Tax Credit affected your financial situation and how?
CTAX.022: How would it impact your family's financial situation if Congress decides not to continue the monthly Child Tax Credit payments?
CTAX.026: Has your household been affected by not receiving the monthly Child Tax Credit payments in January, February, and March of 2022? If so, how?
Climate module
CLIM.002. How did these extreme weather events affect your family?
CLIM.004. How does the environment around your home (i.e., air quality, proximity to parks, etc.) affect your family?
CLIM.012. Ideally, what do you see your role and responsibility being in regard to supporting your child(ren) through climate change?
CLIM.017. How does the environment around your home (i.e. air quality, water quality, proximity to parks, etc.) affect your family?
CLIM.019. Please describe how you involve your child(ren) in activities that support environmental sustainability.
CLIM.020. In what ways do you spend time in nature with your child(ren)?
Debt module
DEBT.005. When you don't have enough money to pay all your bills, how do you decide which bills to pay?
DEBT.006: What would you like your policymakers to know about your debt, including the debt you've accrued during the pandemic?
Multigenerational family module
Fam.003: Please describe the caretaking you do for members of your household other than your children.
Family conflict module
FamCon.016: What's the most important thing you have done for your children?
FamCon.017: Currently, is there anything that is helping you reduce conflict with your spouse/partner?
FamCon.018: Currently, is there anything that is helping you reduce conflict with your child/children?
Financial Strain module
FSTR.008. How has the increased costs of everyday items affected the decisions you make for your household?
Grandparents module
GRAND.016: In what other ways has your child's relationship with their grandparent(s) changed since COVID-19?hgiujhytrew
Health module
HEALTH.024: Do you have any concerns about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
HEALTH.030: How do you feel about the COVID-19 vaccine in terms of its safety and effectiveness, and what are your plans in terms of whether or not to get it?
HEALTH.038: How do you feel about the COVID-19 vaccine in terms of its safety and effectiveness for children under the age of 5?
Job module
JOB.030: Has the pandemic affected how stable your financial situation is an, if so, please tell us in what ways it has changed?
JOB.040: Why did your return to working remotely?
JVQ module
JVQ.004: What strategies do you think we should use as a country to address gun violence?
JVQ.005: In what ways, if any, has gun violence impacted decisions you make about activities for your child(ren) and your family?
Material hardship module
MH.013: Is there anything else you would like to share about your concern about eviction or foreclosure?
MH.014: What would you like policymakers to know about evictions and foreclosures?
Policy & childcare module
POLICY.030: When thinking about the people/center that provides your childcare right now, what role, significant contribution or niche do they serve for you and your family?
POLICY.033: How do you think the programs and funds from the American Families Plan will impact families with young children?
POLICY.036: Why has your child care been disrupted?
Pregnancy module
PREG.028: Thinking back to the first six months of your baby's life, what was the biggest challenge you faced? We are interested in as much detail as you care to share.
PREG.029: How do you think the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your experience of pregnancy and having a newborn?
PREG.038: If yes (personally experienced racism, racial discrimination, or racial prejudice), what happened during your pregnancy? We are interested in as much detail as you care to share.
PREG.040: If yes (personally experienced racism, racial discrimination, or racial prejudice), what happened during your labor and delivery? We are interested in as much detail as you care to share.
PREG.044: How did not having access to the resources and supports you needed during your pregnancy and post-partum affect you?
Stimulus check module
STIM.001.d: (If receive the first federal stimulus check) In what ways was the first federal stimulus check in 2020 helpful?
STIM.002.d: (If receive the second federal stimulus check) In what ways was the second federal stimulus check in winter 2020-2021, helpful?
STIM.003.d: (If receive the unemployment bonus) In what ways was the 600 unemployment bonus/benefit from related to COVID-19 helpful?
STIM.004.d: (If receive the third federal stimulus check) In what ways was the third federal stimulus check from March 2021 helpful?
STIM.005.d: (If receive the unemployment bonus) In what ways was the $300 unemployment bonus/benefit from related to COVID-19 helpful?
TRUST module
TRUST.005: Please say more about what makes these places in your community your favorite and least favorite.
Workforce module
WKFORCE.011: Please describe any concerns or other thoughts you have about working and parenting during the pandemic.
Special Needs module
NEEDS.007: What additional services and/or supports would meet your child(ren)'s needs?
WIC module
WIC.009: Please provide details on how, if at all, your purchasing habits changed due to the increased fruit and vegetable benefit.
Provider Bigram Plots
Open-ended 1-11 questions
CC.OPEN.001: What are the biggest challenges and concerns for you and your family right now?
CC.OPEN.002: What is helping you and your family the most right now?
CC.OPEN.003: hat would you like your elected officials or other policymakers (for example, U.S. Congress, state and local leaders) to know about how your family is doing or what you need during this time?
CC.OPEN.004: What are the biggest challenges and concerns for you as a childcare provider right now?
CC.OPEN.005: What/who is helping you as a childcare provider the most right now?
CC.OPEN.006: What would you like your elected officials or other policymakers (for example, U.S. Congress, state and local leaders) to know about how you are doing or what you need as a childcare provider during this time?
CC.OPEN.008: What do you want federal and/or state officials that oversee funding for child care providers to know?
CC.OPEN.009: When thinking about the parent(s) of the child/children that you care for right now, what role do they play in your life?
CC.OPEN.010: When thinking about the child/children that you care for right now, what role do they play in your life?
CC.OPEN.011: Has the COVID-19 surge related to Omicron impacted you and your job as a child care provider? If so, please describe how.
ACCESS module
CC.Access.002: Do you think you or your program/center have sufficient knowledge, skills, and resources to provide care for the children with disabilities?
Child care subsidy module
CC.CCS.004: What changes have you made to your program to support children who receive public subsidies?
CC.CCS.005: How does including government funding support your program?
Child tax credit module
CC.CTAX.008: How would receiving the $250 or $300 monthly payment for each child in your family for the next six months affect you and your family?
CC.CTAX.016: To what extent has the Child Tax Credit affected your financial situation and how?
CC.CTAX.029: Has your household been affected by not receiving the monthly Child Tax Credit payments in January, February and March? If so, how?
Debt module
CC.DEBT.005: When you don’t have enough money to pay all your bills, how do you decide which bills to pay?
CC.DEBT.006: What would you like your policymakers to know about your debt, including the debt you’ve accrued during the pandemic?
Multigenerational family module
CC.Fam.003: Please describe the caretaking you do for members of your household other than your children.
Family conflict module
CC.DEBT.005: What's the most important thing you have done for your children?
CC.DEBT.006: Currently, is there anything that is helping you reduce conflict with your spouse/partner?
CC.DEBT.006: Currently, is there anything that is helping you reduce conflict with your child/children?
FOOD AID module
CC.FoodAid.002: Has the pandemic changed the school meals or snacks your center/program provides? If yes, how?
CC.FoodAid.005: Do you/your center need support to keep providing the school meals or snacks you currently offer? If yes, what support would you need?
CC.FoodAid.007: What support would you/your center need to start providing school meals or snacks?
Health module
CC.HEALTH.039: How do you feel about the COVID-19 vaccine in terms of its safety and effectiveness for children under the age of 5?
Inflation module
CC.Inflation.004: How has the increased costs of everyday items affected the decisions you make for your household?
Material hardship module
CC.MH.013: Is there anything else you would like to share about your concern about eviction or foreclosure?
Provider debt module
CC.ProvDebt.007: How has debt impacted your wellbeing and the decisions you can make about the future (ex. Changing jobs, family planning, etc.)?
Childcare stabilization fund module
CC.SF.010: What sources do you currently use to receive information about child care relief funds (including available grants)?
Staff recruitment and retention module
CC.Staff.009: (If responded yes/maybe leave childcare workforce): Why are you considering leaving your program?
Stimulus check module
CC.STIM.001.d: (If receive the first federal stimulus check) In what ways was the first federal stimulus check in 2020 helpful?
CC.STIM.002.d: (If receive the second federal stimulus check) In what ways was the second federal stimulus check in winter 2020-2021, helpful?
CC.STIM.003.d: (If receive the unemployment bonus) In what ways was the 600 unemployment bonus/benefit from related to COVID-19 helpful?
CC.STIM.004.d: (If receive the third federal stimulus check) In what ways was the third federal stimulus check from March 2021 helpful?
CC.STIM.005.d: (If receive the unemployment bonus) In what ways was the $300 unemployment bonus/benefit from related to COVID-19 helpful?
Child wellbeing module
CC.WellB.002: Are there other concerns you have that are not captured in the previous question?
Vaccine module
CC.VACC.003: Do you have any concerns about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine? Please explain.
CC.VACC.003.1: How do you feel about the COVID-19 vaccine in terms of its safety and effectiveness, and what are your plans in terms of whether or not to get it?
Violence module
CC.Violence.002: Is there anything else you would like to say about this topic?
Provider Response Tables
Open-ended 1-11 questions
CC.OPEN.001: What are the biggest challenges and concerns for you and your family right now?
CC.OPEN.002: What is helping you and your family the most right now?
CC.OPEN.003: hat would you like your elected officials or other policymakers (for example, U.S. Congress, state and local leaders) to know about how your family is doing or what you need during this time?
CC.OPEN.004: What are the biggest challenges and concerns for you as a childcare provider right now?
CC.OPEN.005: What/who is helping you as a childcare provider the most right now?
CC.OPEN.006: What would you like your elected officials or other policymakers (for example, U.S. Congress, state and local leaders) to know about how you are doing or what you need as a childcare provider during this time?
CC.OPEN.008: What do you want federal and/or state officials that oversee funding for child care providers to know?
CC.OPEN.009: When thinking about the parent(s) of the child/children that you care for right now, what role do they play in your life?
CC.OPEN.010: When thinking about the child/children that you care for right now, what role do they play in your life?
CC.OPEN.011: Has the COVID-19 surge related to Omicron impacted you and your job as a child care provider? If so, please describe how.
ACCESS module
CC.Access.002: Do you think you or your program/center have sufficient knowledge, skills, and resources to provide care for the children with disabilities?
Child care subsidy module
CC.CCS.004: What changes have you made to your program to support children who receive public subsidies?
CC.CCS.005: How does including government funding support your program?
Child tax credit module
CC.CTAX.008: How would receiving the $250 or $300 monthly payment for each child in your family for the next six months affect you and your family?
CC.CTAX.016: To what extent has the Child Tax Credit affected your financial situation and how?
CC.CTAX.029: Has your household been affected by not receiving the monthly Child Tax Credit payments in January, February and March? If so, how?
Debt module
CC.DEBT.005: When you don’t have enough money to pay all your bills, how do you decide which bills to pay?
CC.DEBT.006: What would you like your policymakers to know about your debt, including the debt you’ve accrued during the pandemic?
Multigenerational family module
CC.Fam.003: Please describe the caretaking you do for members of your household other than your children.
Family conflict module
CC.DEBT.005: What's the most important thing you have done for your children?
CC.DEBT.006: Currently, is there anything that is helping you reduce conflict with your spouse/partner?
CC.DEBT.006: Currently, is there anything that is helping you reduce conflict with your child/children?
FOOD AID module
CC.FoodAid.002: Has the pandemic changed the school meals or snacks your center/program provides? If yes, how?
CC.FoodAid.005: Do you/your center need support to keep providing the school meals or snacks you currently offer? If yes, what support would you need?
CC.FoodAid.007: What support would you/your center need to start providing school meals or snacks?
Health module
CC.HEALTH.039: How do you feel about the COVID-19 vaccine in terms of its safety and effectiveness for children under the age of 5?
Inflation module
CC.Inflation.004: How has the increased costs of everyday items affected the decisions you make for your household?
Material hardship module
CC.MH.013: Is there anything else you would like to share about your concern about eviction or foreclosure?
Provider debt module
CC.ProvDebt.007: How has debt impacted your wellbeing and the decisions you can make about the future (ex. Changing jobs, family planning, etc.)?
Childcare stabilization fund module
CC.SF.010: What sources do you currently use to receive information about child care relief funds (including available grants)?
Staff recruitment and retention module
CC.Staff.009: (If responded yes/maybe leave childcare workforce): Why are you considering leaving your program?
Stimulus check module
CC.STIM.001.d: (If receive the first federal stimulus check) In what ways was the first federal stimulus check in 2020 helpful?
CC.STIM.002.d: (If receive the second federal stimulus check) In what ways was the second federal stimulus check in winter 2020-2021, helpful?
CC.STIM.003.d: (If receive the unemployment bonus) In what ways was the 600 unemployment bonus/benefit from related to COVID-19 helpful?
CC.STIM.004.d: (If receive the third federal stimulus check) In what ways was the third federal stimulus check from March 2021 helpful?
CC.STIM.005.d: (If receive the unemployment bonus) In what ways was the $300 unemployment bonus/benefit from related to COVID-19 helpful?
Child wellbeing module
CC.WellB.002: Are there other concerns you have that are not captured in the previous question?
Vaccine module
CC.VACC.003: Do you have any concerns about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine? Please explain.
CC.VACC.003.1: How do you feel about the COVID-19 vaccine in terms of its safety and effectiveness, and what are your plans in terms of whether or not to get it?
Violence module
CC.Violence.002: Is there anything else you would like to say about this topic?
Question:
As a parent, what are the highest priorities for your family right now?